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This magnificent Rolls Royce Phantom II with coachwork by Wilkinson is a very special car. It is powered by an engine meant for aircraft and has more horsepower than most modern supercars. In the post-War era, there were a surplus of aircraft engines and several enthusiastic privateers used them to capture land-speed records and to win trophies at the track. This vehicle has a 27-liter engine that is fed massive amounts of fuel through two fuel pumps and three Carter carburetors. It can consume 100 gallons of fuel in an hour.
Of course, the weight of the engine and the length of the vehicle needed to house these engines did not make them very suitable racecars. They were difficult to handle and braking was generally poor.
This Drop Head Coupe is very long, has seating for two, and sweeping fenders.
This Drop Head Coupe left Crewe as a standard Phaeton II. In the late 1970s, Rolls-Royce collector Nicholas Harley of London, decided to perform a restoration that spanned a period of approximately seven years. During that time, the frame was lengthened, reinforced and fitted with this Gurney Nutting-inspired body constructed by Wilkinson's of Derby. The body features a long hood and short rear deck. Under the bonnet is a 27-litre Mark I Merlin V-12 engine fed by two fuel pumps feeding to three enormous Carter carburetors. The V-12 engine produces 1,100 horsepower at 3,000 RPM.
Of course, the weight of the engine and the length of the vehicle needed to house these engines did not make them very suitable racecars. They were difficult to handle and braking was generally poor.
This Drop Head Coupe is very long, has seating for two, and sweeping fenders.
This Drop Head Coupe left Crewe as a standard Phaeton II. In the late 1970s, Rolls-Royce collector Nicholas Harley of London, decided to perform a restoration that spanned a period of approximately seven years. During that time, the frame was lengthened, reinforced and fitted with this Gurney Nutting-inspired body constructed by Wilkinson's of Derby. The body features a long hood and short rear deck. Under the bonnet is a 27-litre Mark I Merlin V-12 engine fed by two fuel pumps feeding to three enormous Carter carburetors. The V-12 engine produces 1,100 horsepower at 3,000 RPM.
2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
Sale Price :
USD $155,943 (£ 119,100.00)
2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
£130,000-£160,000
Lot was not sold
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Sale Price :
USD $451,000
2007 RM Auctions - The Al Wiseman Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $600,000-USD $800,000
Sale Price :
USD $412,500
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II H.J. Mulliner Drophead Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 229AJS Sold for USD$555,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Town Car Chassis#: 238AJS Sold for USD$36,960 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon By Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 8JS Sold for USD$175,780 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster by Brewster Chassis#: 224AJS Sold for USD$1,297,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Town Car Chassis#: 279AJS Sold for USD$123,200 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car Chassis#: 264AJS Sold for USD$123,200 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 40/50HP Saloon Chassis#: 49GX Sold for USD$109,451 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Phantom II Continental (Sedanca) Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 67 GX Sold for USD$201,600 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Fixed Cabriolet de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 4JS Sold for USD$168,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster by Brewster Chassis#: 211AJS Sold for USD$566,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Chassis#: 246AJS Sold for USD$73,920 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 63GY Sold for USD$172,810 2017 Bonhams : London Olympia | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Chassis#: 64GX Sold for USD$155,943 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Phaeton Sold for USD$33,000 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1932 ROLLS-ROYCE ROADSTER Chassis#: 211AJS Sold for USD$341,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster in the style of Brewster Chassis#: 222 AJS Sold for USD$451,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom II Henley Roadster Chassis#: 255AJS Sold for USD$687,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Chassis#: 64GX Sold for USD$178,800 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Saloon Limousine Chassis#: 9GX Sold for USD$190,748 2011 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster Chassis#: 224 AJS Sold for USD$935,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Newmarket Convertible Sedan | 234 AJS | 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
1931 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II OPEN TOURER | 115GY | 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | $2,000,000 | $2,600,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon | 64GX | 2013 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sports | 48GX | 2012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | $120,000 | $160,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Close Coupled Coupe | 195GY | 2010 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey | $375,000 | $500,000 | $600,000 |
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Tourer | 21JS | 2010 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | $125,000 | $150,000 | ||
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville | 4JS | 2008 Bonhams Vintage New England | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Croydon | 240AJS | 2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Related Automobilia | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | Y45M | 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $65,000 | $85,000 | ||
1931 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $80,000 | |||
1931 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II HENLEY ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $435,000 |
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